Yeongdeok County Holds 70th Memorial Day Ceremony Honoring the Noble Sacrifices of Patriotic Martyrs and Fallen Heroes

On June 6, Yeongdeok County in North Gyeongsang Province held a memorial ceremony to honor the noble sacrifices of the patriotic martyrs and fallen heroes on the occasion of the 70th Memorial Day.

Kim Kwangyeol, Yeongdeok County Governor, laying a wreath at the 70th Memorial Day Ceremony. Photo by Yeongdeok County

Approximately 450 people attended the ceremony, including Kim Kwangyeol, Yeongdeok County Governor; Kim Seongho, Chairman of the Yeongdeok County Council and county council members; Lee Dal-yong, President of the Yeongdeok Branch of the Bereaved Families Association of the Fallen Soldiers; heads of veterans' organizations; and families of national merit recipients. Together, they paid tribute to the patriotic martyrs and fallen heroes who sacrificed their lives for the nation.

The memorial ceremony began with a one-minute silent tribute at 10 a.m., in sync with sirens sounding nationwide to honor those who gave their lives for the country. The event then proceeded solemnly with a wreath-laying and incense offering, a memorial address, a commemorative poem, and the singing of the Memorial Day song.

Governor Kim Kwangyeol stated, "We will remember the noble spirit of the fallen heroes who gave their lives for the country, and we will continue to expand respect and support for national merit recipients and their families."

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